How far is South Yarmouth, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from South Yarmouth, MA to Lowell, MA is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.54 mi
01h 53m
Flight
88.43 mi
142.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.43 mi
Kilometers
142.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.54 mi
Kilometers
174.68 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Yarmouth
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Yarmouth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From South Yarmouth
51.1 mi
00h 56m
To Lowell
57.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Yarmouth and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Yarmouth and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Yarmouth and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 39%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 18%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 11%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Station Avenue
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 56m from South Yarmouth
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Yarmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Yarmouth to Lowell?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from South Yarmouth and 57.4 miles from Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Yarmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hanover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanover.

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Yarmouth and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 88.43 mi (142.31 km).

South Yarmouth

#1 South Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population11,092
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.1847400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-70.184792, 41.666674)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.80
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.90 $29.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $4.80 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $4.49 $17.19 $34.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Yarmouth and Lowell. The current time is 07:33:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.